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6.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDbPG07/03/19791h 33mUnited States of America

Encounter with Disaster

Synopsis

Depicts assorted natural and human disasters, including the crash of the Hindenburg (1937), earthquakes in Alaska (1964) and Long Beach (1933), the LeMans auto racing crash at which 82 people were killed (1955), Hurrican Camille (1964), the eruption of the Mt. Etna volcano (1971), a tornado (1974), the collapse of Idaho's Teton Dam (1976), the sinking of the Andrea Doria (1956) and the Texas City explosion which devastated Galveston (1947).

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Encounter with Disaster

Type: Clip • Published 2022-01-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

07/03/1979

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles E. Sellier Jr.
Original Title
Encounter with Disaster
Country of Origin
United States of America
Release Date
07/03/1979
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Sunn Classic Pictures, Jensen Farley Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles E. Sellier Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

Charles E. Sellier Jr.

Charles E. Sellier Jr.

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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What is Encounter with Disaster about?

Depicts assorted natural and human disasters, including the crash of the Hindenburg (1937), earthquakes in Alaska (1964) and Long Beach (1933), the LeMans auto racing crash at which 82 people were killed (1955), Hurrican Camille (1964), the eruption of the Mt. Etna volcano (1971), a tornado (1974), the collapse of Idaho's Teton Dam (1976), the sinking of the Andrea Doria (1956) and the Texas City explosion which devastated Galveston (1947).

Who directed Encounter with Disaster?

Encounter with Disaster was directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr..

Who stars in Encounter with Disaster?

The principal cast of Encounter with Disaster includes Not specified.

When was Encounter with Disaster released and how long is it?

Encounter with Disaster was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Encounter with Disaster?

Encounter with Disaster holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).